Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Snapshot (2023 to 2033)

Driven by increasing applications in the oil and gas and water treatment sectors, the reverse osmosis pump market is expected to reach USD 6.2 billion in 2023, as per the latest insights by Future Market Insights (FMI). The reverse osmosis pump demand outlook remains positive and it is forecast to rise at a CAGR of 9% from 2023 to 2033.

The market exhibited an 8.8% year-on-year growth between 2022 and 2023. It is projected to surpass a valuation of USD 14.6 billion by 2033. As per reverse osmosis pump market insights, sales of centrifugal pumps will remain high, accounting for over 73% of revenue generated through 2033.

Attribute Details
Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Value (2022) USD 5.6 billion
Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Value (2023) USD 6.2 billion
Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Expected Value (2033) USD 14.6 billion
Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Projected CAGR (2023 to 2033) 9%

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2018 to 2022 Reverse Osmosis Pump Market Outlook Compared to 2023 to 2033 Forecast

Increasing need for industrial RO filtration units for separating contaminants such as pesticides, fluorides, bacteria, and arsenic drives demand. The reverse osmosis pumps market will grow at a 9% CAGR between 2023 and 2033 in comparison to the 3.5% CAGR registered during 2018 to 2022.

These pumps are used to filter out contaminants from water in industrial processes. Companies have introduced products, with better materials that protect the pump material from acidic water and other impurities.

The growth of reverse osmosis units in domestic and commercial applications is subsequently expected to create major demand for reverse osmosis pumps. Reverse osmosis systems address concerns such as coronavirus, protozoans, cysts, viruses, and other microbes present in the water.

Reverse osmosis pumps are used in various commercial applications such as restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to ensure the required output of dispensers without compromising on quality. The entire reverse osmosis unit also controls the taste of the liquids by reducing acidity and increasing the mineral concentration. The need for pure water, which is essential for the sterilization of kitchen areas is also increasing the awareness of reverse osmosis. The need for advanced pumps which adhere to the standards of food standard bureaus is also driving the demand for reverse osmosis pumps.

How will Application across Diverse Sectors Fuel Reverse Osmosis Pumps Demand?

Usage of Reverse Osmosis Pumps within Industrial Facilities to Drive the Market

Reverse osmosis pumps are widely used to pump fluids and remove contaminants in feed water. These pumps are finding applications in seawater desalination plants, which are growing in number due to the falling quality of freshwater and groundwater sources.

The usage of reverse osmosis pumps within industrial facilities minimizes environmental damage and costs from processing wastewater. As large volumes of water are consumed and let out by industrial plants at high flow rates, reverse osmosis pumps play an important role in filtering out contaminants and impurities.

Reverse osmosis pumps are beneficial to many producers, across various industries including food and beverage, manufacturing, large filtration units, and residential filters.

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Country-wise Insights

What is the Outlook on the United States Market for Reverse Osmosis Pumps?

United States to Take Over the Market

The world’s first reverse osmosis commercial plant was built in California, USA. With the evolution in technology, reverse osmosis technology has been used to desalinate seawater. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has also addressed reverse osmosis technology as one of the most reliable water filtration technologies.

The high presence of commercial food service outlets such as coffee shops and restaurants is expected to drive the demand for reverse osmosis pumps for lower flow rates to improve the quality of drinks served.

The United States also has a larger presence of leading manufacturers, thereby giving rise to new value-added products in addition to higher competition from other players in the market. Demand in the United States market is expected to rise at a 7% CAGR over the forecast period.

What is Driving Reverse Osmosis Pump Sales in India?

High Urban Development to Raise the Nation’s Market

India is one of the countries accounting for a higher market share. By 2033, it is expected to account for over 42% of reverse osmosis pump sales within South Asia and the Pacific region.

The high growth of urbanization in India has led to higher investments in infrastructure in residential and commercial sectors. Awareness of the quality of water treatment and consumption is expected to create substantial demand for reverse osmosis pumps.

The water and wastewater industry in India has been growing strongly due to several initiatives taken by the government. India is also amongst the largest manufacturers in the world. These factors are anticipated to drive reverse osmosis pump sales in the forecast period 2023 to 2033.

Why are Reverse Osmosis Pump Sales Surging in GCC Countries?

Multiple Oil Refineries Present in the Nations to Boost The Market Growth

GCC Countries lack renewable freshwater resources. Therefore, the water demand has been rising rapidly over the years. Freshwater supplies in the region have also degraded over the years. GCC countries will account for over 50% of the MEA market by 2033.

This has given rise to the demand for reverse osmosis pumps for seawater desalination for drinking water. The region has numerous oil refineries and reserves which account for the higher requirement of reverse osmosis pumps.

The region has also witnessed steady growth in the number of investments in downstream processing. The usage of reverse osmosis pumps to remove unnecessary elements from water to be used in critical oil and gas industry processes is expected to create significant demand for the reverse osmosis pumps market.

What is the Outlook on the China Market for Reverse Osmosis Pumps?

Huge Presence of Reverse Osmosis System Integrators to Propel The Industry Growth

China is the largest exporter of machinery involving the filtration of water. Various local and regional manufacturers in China are primarily engaged in the design and development of reverse osmosis pumps.

The larger presence of reverse osmosis system integrators in China has also given rise to consumable part manufacturers. Since China is also one of the largest manufacturing hubs in East Asia, the adoption of reverse osmosis pumps in manufacturing units is expected to rise at a rate of 7.8% over the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

 Which Application Drives Demand for Reverse Osmosis Pumps?

Industrial RO to dominate The Market

Industrial RO filtration unit applications are anticipated to account for nearly 51% of the market by value in 2023. Food, pharmaceutical, and water treatment applications will support demand in the long term.

Pharmaceuticals are an example where reverse osmosis pumps are used. Other important sectors of the industry adhere to reverse osmosis pumps for attaining clean water.

Which Technology Type Will Hold the Maximum Market Share?

Owing to Wide Range of Applications The Centrifugal pumps Segment is expected to Grow

Centrifugal pumps hold the market by over 70% by value share in 2023. Manufacturers are focused on developing advanced products which are durable and efficient by maneuvering designs and material sciences.

Booster pumps which are largely designed as centrifugal pumps have vast fields of application including automotive, food and beverage, aerospace, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and metal finishing.

Centrifugal pumps can also be paired with multiple RO units for industries to save time and costs for these projects. These can be single or multi stage to boost pressure, improving the quality of water. The low maintenance and noise generation make it a popular choice for reverse osmosis.

What is the Preferred Method for Procuring Reverse Osmosis Pumps?

Online Sales to Generate the Highest Market Share

The most preferred choice for purchasing RO pumps is through online sales channels. In 2022, more than 85% of the sales were generated from online platforms of sales. Sales through online channels sunk in the year 2022.

The segment is anticipated to hold a prominent market share through 2023 and beyond due to easy returns and exchanges, price factors, and a broad product portfolio for customers to choose from.

Which Pump Type Exhibited the Maximum Sales Figures?

Booster Pumps Segment to Lead the Market

Booster pumps were the most sold and are expected to account for more than 81.6% of pumps sold in 2033. Booster pumps usually find roles for increasing the pressure of water outlets after the filtration process has taken place.

The increase in pressure helps in the improved economy of the unit, supporting improved prospects for the adoption of these products. 

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Competitive Landscape

Companies operating in the reverse osmosis pump market are aiming at product enhancements by collaborating on projects and building strategic partnerships with other manufacturers. This will help in expanding their product manufacturing capacity to address the demand of an expanding industrial consumer base.

  • In October 2019, Flowserve signed agreements to provide the main pumps for two large seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants, Taweelah and Rabigh-3 in UAE and Saudi Arabia respectively.
  • In April 2021, Danfoss’ APP Pump was used in conjunction with the iSave21 plus, enabling Africa’s first 100% solar powered desalination to produce 10 million liters of fresh drinking water.
  • In June 2021, Advanced Watertek entered into an agreement to deliver an agreed capacity of 100,000 US Gallons per day by upgrading the existing seawater RO system for the UAE.
  • Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) accomplished its endeavor to develop Al Rahmaniya Plant, which uses reverse osmosis (RO), in May 2023 by substituting the old pumping apparatus with a new sophisticated higher-efficiency system that decreases operating expenses, carbon emissions, and utilizes 35% less power than the old system.
  • Tradesales announced cooperation with Aquapax in May 2023 to provide a game-changing technology that would change drinking water systems in mining operations. Mining industries have made significant improvements in properly controlling their water demands.

Report Scope

Attribute Details
Expected Value in 2023 USD 6.2 billion
Projected Value in 2033 USD 14.6 billion
Growth Rate CAGR of 9% from 2023 to 2033
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD billion for Value
Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Middle East & Africa
Key Countries Covered United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, South Africa, Israel
Key Segments Covered Technology Type, Pump Type, Flow Rate, Application Type, Sales Channel, Region
Key Companies Profiled Ebara Corporation; Kubota Corporation; Xylem Inc.; Sulzer AG; Flowserve Corporation; Grundfos; Danfoss; Wier Group; KSB Group; Wilo SE
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Reverse Osmosis Pump Market by Category

By Technology Type:

  • Centrifugal Pump
    • Single Stage
    • Multi-Stage
  • Diaphragm Pumps

By Pump Type:

  • Booster Pump
  • Delivery/Demand Pumps

By Flow Rate:

  • 0.1 to 0.5 GPM
  • 0.5 to 1 GPM
  • 1.1 to 5 GPM
  • 5 to 20 GPM
  • 20 to 100 GPM
  • 100 to 500 GPM
  • 500 to 1000 GPM

By Application Type:

  • Domestic & Commercial
    • Filtration Units
    • Countertop Filter Cum Demineralizer
  • Industrial RO Filtration Unit
    • Manufacturing
    • Oil and Gas
    • Power Generation
  • Seawater Desalination Unit

By Sales Channel:

  • Online
  • Offline

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much the Reverse Osmosis Pump Market is Slated to Attain?

The reverse osmosis pump market is slated to attain USD 6.2 billion in 2023.

At What Speed, the Market is Expected to Expand?

The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9% through 2033.

Which Factors are Stimulating Market Growth?

Increasing demand for pure water and expanding applications in oil and gas industry.

What is the United States Demand Rate through 2033?

The United States market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7% CAGR till 2033.

Which Pump Type Has Showcased Significant Sales Figures?

Booster pumps showcase 81.6% of the overall market sales.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Technology Type
		5.1. Centrifugal Pump
			5.1.1. Single Stage
			5.1.2. Multi Stage
		5.2. Diaphragm Pumps
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Pump Type
		6.1. Booster Pump
		6.2. Delivery/Demand Pumps
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Flow Rate
		7.1. 0.1 to 0.5 GPM
		7.2. 0.5 to 1 GPM
		7.3. 1.1 to 5 GPM
		7.4. 5 to 20 GPM
		7.5. 20 to 100 GPM
		7.6. 100 to 500 GPM
		7.7. 500 to 1000 GPM
	8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application Type
		8.1. Domestic & Commercial
			8.1.1. Filtration Value (USD Million) & Volume (Units)
			8.1.2. CounterTop Filter Cum Demineralizer
		8.2. Industrial RO Filtration Value (USD Million) & Volume (Units)
			8.2.1. Manufacturing
			8.2.2. Oil and Gas
			8.2.3. Power Generation
		8.3. Seawater Desalination Value (USD Million) & Volume (Units)
	9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Sales Channel
		9.1. Online
		9.2. Offline
	10. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		10.1. North America
		10.2. Latin America
		10.3. Europe
		10.4. Asia Pacific
		10.5. MEA
	11. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	16. Key Countries Market Analysis
	17. Market Structure Analysis
	18. Competition Analysis
		18.1. Ebara Corporation
		18.2. Kubota Corporation
		18.3. Xylem Inc.
		18.4. Sulzer AG
		18.5. Flowserve Corporation
		18.6. Grundfos
		18.7. Danfoss
		18.8. Wier Group
		18.9. KSB Group
		18.10. Wilo SE
	19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	20. Research Methodology
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